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MAH BBA CET Analysis 2026 – Live Updates | April 28, 29, 30 | Shift 1 & 2

Author : Lalita Vishwakarma

April 29, 2026

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Overview: The wait is over! The State CET Cell, Maharashtra, successfully conducted MAH BBA CET 2026 on April 28, 29 & 30, 2026, in CBT mode across Maharashtra. Read on to know the complete exam analysis with us!

Based on initial student feedback and expert analysis, the overall paper was rated as easy to moderate, with many students finding it simpler than their practice mocks

MAH CET 2026 April 28 – Shift-wise Quick Overview

Details

Shift 1

Shift 2

Timings

10 AM to 12 PM.  

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

Overall Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Easy to Moderate, slightly trickier

Student Feedback

Simpler than practice mocks

50%+ found it simple; some found it tricky vs Shift 1

Unique Highlight

Straightforward GK + Reasoning

PYQ repetition + New 5x5 Matrix puzzle

MAH BBA CET Analysis 2026: Sectional Difficulty Level (April 29-Shift 1)

The sectional difficulty level of MAH BBA CET 2026 question paper for April 29 Shift 1 is mentioned in table below:

Section

Difficulty Level

English

Easy

General Knowledge 

Difficult

Reasoning

Moderate

Computer Basics

Easy

Overall

Moderate to Difficult

MAH BBA CET 2026 Analysis: Good Attempts – Shift 2

Target attempts for 99+ percentile in Shift 2, with section-wise safe scores and difficulty ratings to help aspirants benchmark their performance. 

Section

Good Attempts

Difficulty Level

English Language

30-35

Easy – Highest scoring

Reasoning (Verbal + Arithmetic)

32-36

Easy to Moderate – New matrix type

General Knowledge and Awareness

10-13

Easy to Moderate – 50-50 Static/CA

Computer Basics

12-14

Varied – Easy for some, bit hard for others

Overall

88-95

Easy to Moderate

Section-Wise MAH BBA CET Analysis 2026 – Shift 2

Detailed breakdown of each section in Shift 2, highlighting difficulty level, important topics, question patterns, and sample questions reported by students. 

1. English Language & Verbal Ability

Difficulty: Easy and the most scoring section
Key Topics:

  • Reading Comprehension: 1 RC with 3 questions, appeared at the end of the section
  • Grammar & Vocab: Heavy focus on error detection, sentence correction, and collocations. Example: “make a mistake”
  • Vocabulary: Synonyms/Antonyms – “diligent” reported
  • Pattern: Multiple questions directly from official mocks/PYQs

Good Attempts: 30+ 

2. Logical & Abstract Reasoning

Difficulty: Decent and mostly solvable, but introduced surprises
Key Topics:

  • New Matrix Question: 5x5 matrix puzzle – deduce letters for words using row/column numbers
  • Standard Topics: Blood relations, number series, coding-decoding, seating arrangements facing North/East/West
  • Logic Example: If Driver = 12 and Pedestrian = 20, then Car = 6. Logic: number of letters × 2 

Good Attempts: 32-36 

3. General Knowledge & Awareness

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Split: 50% Static GK + 50% Current Affairs

Key Topics:

  • Static GK: Bihu dance from Assam, Brahmaputra called Siang/Dihang in Arunachal Pradesh, first Bharat Ratna recipient, President & Gram Panchayat roles
  • Science & Tech: First commercially used computer
  • Current Affairs: Last 6 months' news, recent events
  • Shift 1 comparison: Shift 1 had Indravati National Park, Shivaji Maharaj 1659, Lakshadweep language 

Good Attempts: 10-13 

4. Computer Basics

Difficulty: Easy for prepared students, “bit hard” for others
Key Topics:

  • Hardware: Input/Output devices – keyboard, mouse
  • Networking: OSI model – transport layer specifically asked
  • Computer Generations: Second-generation computers – Transistors
  • Logic Gates: Number of outputs a logic gate produces – Answer: 1
  • Internet Basics covered 

Good Attempts: 12+

MAH BBA CET 2026 Exam Analysis– April 28 (Shift-1)

The MAH BBA CET 2026 is being held on April 28, 29, and 30, 2026, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. 

Given below are a few highlights about the MAH BBA CET 2026 exam:

Exam Aspect Details
Exam Mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Exam Dates

April 28, 2026, to April 30 2026

Exam Timing 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Difficulty Level

Easy to Moderate 

Marking Scheme

No Negative Marking, Each Question Carries 1 Mark

Exam Duration 90 Minutes
Total Marks 100

Read More | MAH BBA CET Admission Process 2026

MAH BBA CET Analysis 2026: Sectional Weightage (Shift-1)

The table below depicts the MAH BBA CET exam sectional weightage:

Section

Number of Questions

Marks

English

40

40

Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic)

30

30

General Knowledge and Awareness

15

15

Computer Basics

15

15

Total

100

100

MAH BBA CET 2026 Analysis: Good Attempts (Shift-1)

Below is a table showing the number of good attempts for the MAH BBA CET exam 2026 (expected):

Section Good Attempts Difficulty Level
English Language 27 and above moderate and doable
Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic) 35-37

largely straightforward,

General Knowledge and Awareness 9-12

comparatively easy

Computer Basics 13 and above easy and doable
Overall 90 and above easy to moderate

Practice solving MAH BBA CET question papers to achieve this target.

Section-Wise MAH BBA CET Analysis 2026

MAH BBA CET past-year analysis will help you understand what to expect for the 2026 exam.

Below is the MAH BBA CET Analysis for the 2026 exam:

1. English Language

The English Language Section, with 40 questions, assessed various aspects of language proficiency through a diverse range of question types.

  • Difficulty: Easy and Doable
  • Key Topics: RCs, Grammar,  Fill in the blanks, Idioms and Phrases.
  • Good Attempts: 27+
Topic Number of Questions
Reading Comprehension 10
Synonyms & Antonyms 2-3
Sentence Completion 2
Find the error 1
Fill in the blanks 2
Idioms and Phrases 3-4

2. Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic)

This section included 30 questions, blending verbal and arithmetic reasoning to test analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

  • Difficulty: largely straightforward
  • Good Attempts:35-37
Topic Number of Questions
Percentages 1
Time, Speed and Distance 1
Coding/Decoding 3-4
Critical Reasoning 1
Alphabet test 2-3
Analogy 1
Number series 2
Clock and calendars 1
Ranking 1

3. General Knowledge & Awareness

This section focused on current and static GK and included 15 questions to assess awareness levels regarding various global and local topics.

  • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
  • Key Topics: Indravati National Park location, Shivaji Maharaj 1659 facts, Lakshadweep language: Malayalam, Largest mammal: Blue Whale, World Food Day: Oct 16, Gaseous planets: Jupiter
  • Good Attempts: 9-12
Topics Number of Questions
Static GK 50%
Current Affairs 50%

4. Computer Basics

With 15 questions, this section tested fundamental computer literacy, essential for the modern professional environment.

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Good Attempts: 13 and above

Topics Covered:

  • Network
  • Softwares
  • MS Office and Access
  • Storage Devices
  • Memory
  • Internet
  • MS Window
  • Computer Related Terms
  • Shortcut keys
  • Types of Computers
  • Websites
  • Web Browser

Refer Here | List of MAH BBA CET Books 2026

MAH BBA CET 2026 Marks vs Percentile: Expected Cutoff

The percentile in MAH BBA CET is calculated through a normalisation process. Here’s the expected marks vs percentile mapping: 

MAH BBA CET Marks

MAH BBA CET Percentile

80+

99.50 percentile and above

75 to 80

99 percentile

65 to 74

98 to 99 percentile

55 to 64

96 to 98 percentile

50 to 54

95 to 96 percentile

40 to 49

92 to 94 percentile

30 to 39

85 to 91 percentile

MAH BBA CET 2026 CAP Round & Admission Process

  • CAP Registration: Expected in the first or second week of July 2026
  • Cutoffs: Round-wise and category-wise cutoffs are released during the CAP process
  • Seat Allotment: Based on percentile, not sectional cutoffs 

Why This Analysis Matters for 2027 Aspirants?

Reviewing the exam analysis helps you:

  • Understand the exam pattern and actual weightage vs the official syllabus
  • Predict cutoffs and set realistic target scores
  • Identify key topics with high frequency
  • Refine time management by knowing which sections to prioritise 

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